ThisÌýeight-month graduate certificateÌýprogram will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to lead and manage a non-profit organization towards sustainable growth. You will learn about program planning, developmentÌýand evaluation, transparent and ethical corporate governance,ÌýandÌýmarketing and sales practices. You willÌýexplore the latest trends in fundraising,Ìýpartnerships-building,ÌýandÌývolunteer engagement. Ìý
You will also learn how to applyÌýcommon 'for-profit' business practices that are adapted and applied to a non-profit organization. Drawing on local, national and international cases, you will be exposed to the diversity of the sector and the challenges in managing large and small organizations.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Organization
Leadership
Communications skillsÌýÌý
This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the PROGRAMNAME ±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾.​
Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.
| Year | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work Term |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
This program is offered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's flexible delivery format. Using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. In courses delivered in the flexible format, students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: ³§±ð²Ô±ð³¦²¹â€™s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
You may also pursue future career options within:
We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.
Learn more aboutÌýÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Business’sÌýcommitment to sustainability.
